NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF FINLAND HANDS HER CREDENTIALS OVER TO PRESIDENT
KOCHARIAN
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: The newly appointed ambassador of
Finland to Armenia Ms. Terry Hakkalan, with residence in Helsinki, handed over
her
credentials to president Robert Kocharian today.
According to president press services, congratulating the diplomat on
taking up the new post, Robert Kocharian said that Armenian underscores
developing
relations with Finland.
The ambassador said that Finland is interested in stimulating cooperation
with South Caucasian countries, and Armenia in particular, and is watchfully
following the developments in the region. She underscored Armenia’s involvement
in European Union New Neighborhood Project which opens up significant
opportunities for cooperation.
The president of the republic and the ambassador exchanged ideas on
stimulating bilateral relations. Ms. Terri Hakalla said that Finish business
community is largely interested in Armenia. The sides underscored development
of a
proper legal field and holding a business forum in order to make business links
more active.